Khwaja Shaik is a digitally savvy and cyber-savvy board director with 25+ years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, sustainability, nimble innovation and fintech. Having worked at prestigious global companies such as IBM, Bank of America, Al Rostamani Group and PwC, he is globally recognized as an authority in corporate governance, technology governance, startup incubation and digital resilience. Khwaja's guidance is sought after by CEOs and boards worldwide, as he offers valuable counsel on corporate purpose, profitable growth, innovation, digital acceleration, and risk management.

As one of IBM’s CTOs and the innovation pro, Khwaja counsels CEOs, Boards, and Startups on Future-Fit Tech strategy with board priorities. Beyond his impressive career, Khwaja's true passion lies in serving others. He firmly believes in anchoring noble purpose with business strategy, championing multi-stakeholder capitalism. With a deep commitment to societal transformation, he is dedicated to making a lasting impact through social, ethical technology and privacy-enhancing practices.

 
 

Technology Expert ♦ Cybersecurity Expert ♦ Financial Services Expert ♦ Senior ESG Advisor ♦ CEO Advisor

Key Expertise and Board Qualifications

► Served on IBM’s AI Innovation Committee and shaped IBM’s AI strategy to drive value creation for both short-term & long-term.
► As a lifelong innovator, secured various patents and industry awards for business-led transformations. Successfully delivered operating models from blockchain to product-led growth, platforms, super apps, data center infrastructure, global banking systems, and more.

Business Resilience, AI Risk, Cybersecurity, Corporate Governance

► Garnered deep enterprise risk and tech expertise as IBM’s CTO and as a senior executive at Bank of America. Leveraged these skills to support boards with oversight of Innovation, AI Risk, data protection and privacy practices, regulatory compliance, and business resiliency.

Technology Governance, Digital Trust, M&A, and P&L Responsibilities

► Turned the 2008 banking crisis into a financial opportunity for Bank of America -- CAPEX/OPEX savings of $1.1 billion through simplification, digital transformation, & modernization of its core banking platforms.
► Served Bank of America, PwC, and IBM corporations and their clients across multiple business cycles through strategic M&A transactions focused on responsible growth strategies, rationalization, & scalability.

ESG, Inclusive Leadership, Inclusive ecosystem and DEI

► Crafted and delivered innovative sustainability Solutions and ESG business models through IBM’s Academy of Technology.
► Advanced racial equity as BofA’s Asian Leadership Network Chapter.

 
 

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